Win a DH World Cup; Win South American Urban Downhill events; Garbanzo DH at Crankworx Whistler

Favorite food

Sushi and burritos

First bike

Mongoose BMX

Favorite trail

Garbanzo DH at Whistler, British Columbia

Other sports

Motocross, XC mountain biking, road riding

Best place on earth

Whistler

Nickname

Lechon

This 7-time national champion in Colombia leads the World Cup DH squad for the Giant Factory Off-Road Team in 2017. The 26-year-old has shown steady progress over the past few years, and last year Marcelo scored two podium finishes in the World Cup downhill series. Look for him to be flying the colors of Colombia this year on his Giant Glory Advanced 27.5.